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Where to get help with Medicare decisions
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (589+ words) I'll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help with my Medicare decisions? With around 11,400 baby boomers turning 65 every day…...
‘We are to bone’: Idaho Health and Welfare budget cuts may endanger state’s crisis system
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (19+ words) We are to bone: Idaho Health and Welfare budget cuts may endanger states crisis system'East Idaho News...
Tools to help you find the perfect place to retire
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (575+ words) What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire next year. " Looking to Relocate It's exciting to think about relocating in…...
What Medicare won’t pay for in 2026
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (641+ words) To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn't cover in 2026? It's a great question. While original Medicare " Part A and B " covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it…...
'Perfect storm': Why Teton Valley Health Care chose to lay off staff, close infusion clinic
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (918+ words) DRIGGS " Facing difficult decisions as state and federal funding stalls, Teton Valley Health Care administrators made the decision to lay off dozens of employees and close an infusion clinic. In all, 26 employees were laid off on Jan. 22 following a "perfect…...
Idaho Congressman Fulcher introduces bill extending private, short-term health care coverage
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (314+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher is hoping to expand the use of private, short-term health insurance. Fulcher on Thursday announced the introduction of the Removing Insurance Gaps for Health Treatment (RIGHT) Act of 2025, which would extend…...
Insurer asks Idaho Department of Insurance to investigate hospital billing practice
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (421+ words) POST FALLS (Idaho Capital Sun) " A major Idaho health insurer this week asked the Idaho Department of Insurance to investigate the billing practices of a new North Idaho hospital. Blue Cross of Idaho claims that Post Falls ER & Hospital has…...
Be prepared for Medicare Advantage changes
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (323+ words) Every fall, Medicare's annual enrollment period brings important decisions for Idaho seniors. This year, those choices will look a little different in East Idaho. Like many other health insurers, Blue Cross of Idaho is making changes to our Medicare Advantage…...
Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?
6+ mon, 4+ hour ago (605+ words) My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long-term care insurance worth it? There are two…...
How to get help with your medicare costs
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several…...